Recent content by Gamma1214

Wow. Interesting methodology and looks like some really nice woodwork. By all means, paddle it. I suppose there's something to be said for the trailer queens & display boats hanging from rafters but things that are meant to be used should be used & enjoyed (IMO).

I have & I'd recommend it, especially if you can source if cheap locally. The "Poplar" (Magnolia?) was easy to work with and rot resistance is completely irrelevant once it's sealed in epoxy (kinda hard to do with a barn though)...

Yes. We still have some Red Elm (aka Slippery Elm) around that's (so far) escaped the fungus. Most landowners are hesitant to cut it, however, so lumber is usually limited to blowdowns.

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It seems there's a picture that didn't upload but you wouldn't want to do it my way for sure. I have paddles leaning against walls, laying on the decks of my bass boat, scattered throughout the garden shed & boat shop and even 3 that ride around in the car even if there's no canoe on the roof...

Looks good. If you're working with a sawmill, have them keep their eyes open for Sassafras. Makes excellent paddles- light & flexible and the smell while working it is terrific.

Learn something new every day... One reason I come back often.

I'll have to see if any are offered locally. With my Wabakimi trip canceled, I could get into something like that (I'm another who carries the floating line because Canada says I must- and I'm far more likely to follow the laws in another state or country than I am while in my own- but I've...

Another major advantage of wool is that the bacteria that cause body odor do not fare well in it. Merino wool base layers (& mid layer) are essential gear IMO (although I trip solo, I prefer to smell like nothing but smoke)

I ran a '94 Ford Ranger into the ground (338,000 miles) and loved it (long bed even allowed for sleeping options) Although I miss it at times, it was replaced with an '08 Fusion that gets almost twice the gas mileage. To haul canoes, I added a class 1 receiver and a t-post to the rear and a...

Interesting. Although I don't do it, I've always thought that PA required a white stern light & the red / green navigation lights on the bow (not a bad idea if you're paddling someplace that sees powerboat traffic). If you're just looking for a white light to satisfy the requirement as quoted...

I'm pretty sure the paracord that I use is nylon and I've seen no deterioration in any of my seats. (it's also a whole lot thinner than your webbing) Especially if your seat is removable, web 'er up & paddle til it fails.

I think that's an extremely accurate observation. Personally, I staple and consider the staple holes part of the building method so the visible holes don't bother me in the least (although I can honestly say that I've never gone medieval on an area like Alan demonstrates upthread). It's...

I dunno for sure but that might depend heavily upon what he's been eating. I've had bear & I like it but squirrels are tasty here too (where they feast upon acorns, various nuts and lots of corn). Further north where they eat nothing but pine cones, they are said to taste like turpentine...

Ditto. That's a heckuva TR and, perhaps, the 1st ever by a non-member. Thanks for posting Robin.